TL;DR. Tangrowth is a pure grass-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 535. It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing arms to predators does not trouble it.
Stat spread.
Total of 535. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Tangrowth in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Tangrowth reaches 3,030 CP at level 40 and 3,466 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Tangrowth only comes from evolving a Shiny Tangela. The first Shiny in the family appeared on July 25, 2020.
- Tangela
- Shadow
Tangrowth in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Tangrowth across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #640 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Tangrowth.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tangrowth, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Tangrowth?
Tangrowth is a pure Grass-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Tangrowth weak to?
Tangrowth takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Tangrowth resistant to?
Tangrowth resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Tangrowth evolve?
Tangrowth evolves from Tangela (Know Ancient Power move, level up). Tangrowth is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Tangrowth from?
Tangrowth was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0465.
What are Tangrowth's base stats?
Tangrowth has HP 100, Attack 100, Defense 125, Special Attack 110, Special Defense 50, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 535.
What are Tangrowth's abilities?
Tangrowth can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Regenerator.
Is Tangrowth legendary or mythical?
No. Tangrowth is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Tangrowth's best stat?
Tangrowth's highest base stat is Defense at 125, which ranks 4th of 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Tangrowth good?
Tangrowth has a base stat total of 535, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Grass-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Tangrowth as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tangrowth is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tangrowth vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 127 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tangrowth | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 66 | +34 |
| Attack | 100 | 75 | +25 |
| Defense | 125 | 72 | +53 |
| Special Attack | 110 | 72 | +38 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 72 | -22 |
| Speed | 50 | 60 | -10 |
| Total | 535 | 417 | +118 |
Tangrowth appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Tangrowth is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Tangrowth.
Every main-series game Tangrowth is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildForest of Focus (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Swampy Cave, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog (Alpha) (also mass outbreaks nearby), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: near Crossing Slope (mass outbreaks)
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveTangela (Level up knowing Ancient Power)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 13, Giant Chasm (rustling grass)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 13, Giant Chasm (rustling grass)
- In-game tradeTrade Mantine in Humilau City
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · PearlTrade
- Event
- Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveTangela (Level up knowing Ancient Power)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Tangrowth appears in 2 episodes.
From DP134 (2009-07-02) through DP185 (2010-07-22).
TCG Pocket appearances
Tangrowth in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Tangrowth
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